"If He Doesn't Win the Job He Might as Well Retire": NFL Fans React as Deshaun Watson Takes Lead in Starter Battle Against Shedeur Sanders

Insider lists 3 key factors that made Deshaun Watson edge QB1 race over Shedeur Sanders

Browns OC Todd Monken currently prefers Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders for QB1 after minicamp, but the decision isn’t final; Sanders has time to improve.

Why you shouldn’t be surprised about the news Deshaun Watson is leading the Browns’ QB competition: Jimmy Watkins

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported Wednesday that Deshaun Watson has the early lead over fellow quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the Browns quarterback competition. And if this news surprises you, then you need to get out more.

"If he doesn't win the job he might as well retire": NFL fans react as Deshaun Watson takes lead in starter battle against Shedeur Sanders

Deshaun Watson is reportedly establishing himself as the frontrunner for the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback role over Shedeur Sanders following voluntary minicamps.

Shedeur Sanders on notice: Browns GM sets record straight following QB decisions

Cleveland refuses to name a frontrunner

Deshaun Watson reportedly has 'inside track' to starting job

Coach Todd Monken watches quarterbacks practice, including Deshaun Watson, at the Browns mini camp in Berea on April 21, 2026.The Cleveland Browns have a new head coach in former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. One of Monken’s most important responsibilities in his first season at the helm of Lake Erie will be determining Cleveland’s starting quarterback for the 2025-26 season. Monken got his first chance to see his three qua…